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BD52 CPK

2002 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,951 mi
Last recorded167,951 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 167,951 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 167,946 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning n/s & o/s not working when position lamps are on, only work when pos lamps are off (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 165,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 164,571 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle upper arm joint slight wear

rear chassis rusting

Fail 19 Dec 2023 164,571 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt slightly damaged nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle upper arm joint slight wear

rear chassis rusting

Pass 16 Dec 2022 163,447 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 163,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 161,907 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 161,907 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 159,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 159,536 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 154,410 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 152,043 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade rubber worn

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 148,596 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 154,029 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

slight corrosion under body

Pass 14 Apr 2015 140,385 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 132,051 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 122,608 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 107,857 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,583 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside steering damper mounting bush worn.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 69,418 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 69,418 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2005 46,262 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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BD52 CPK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD52 CPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD52 CPK is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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